Pool Safety
Inspection Checklist
Use this form to inspect your backyard
swimming pool
or it can also be used to inspect
apartment and community pools.
| Pool Safety Check List | Yes
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| Is there a fence that separates the pool from the house or common area? | ||
| If NO fence. Do doors or
windows leading to the swimming area have locks and alarms that are out of child(ren's) reach? |
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| Is the fence at least 5'
high with vertical that children can't climb? Are vertical bars no more than 4" apart? |
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| Does the fence have a self-closing, self-latching gate? | ||
| If not a key lock, is the latch out of the reach of young children? | ||
| Are there objects away
from the fence to prevent climbing ( things used as foot and handholds) and attraction to the area? (i.e., chairs, tables, toys)? |
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| Have you removed any
trees, bushes or other things that might block a clear view of the pool from the house? |
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| If the pool has a diving board, is the depth at least 8' at the deepest end? | ||
| Is the pool depth marked on the pool deck or walls? | ||
| Are there ladders or steps at each end of the pool? | ||
| Is the water level 3" or 4" from the top to make climbing out easier? | ||
| Do you have rescue
equipment near the pool (i.e., a Styrofoam ring on a long rope, or a long handled hook)? |
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| Are adult family members/babysitters trained in CPR? | ||
| Are pool chemicals/supplies locked up? | ||
| Is supervision planned for during all pool activities? |